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2012 Map of Buckner

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Buckner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Missouri River dominates the landscape as it winds through the floodplain near Buckner, where the waterway forms dramatic curves at Jackass Bend and Sibley Bend. This area shows a complex riverine environment with oxbows and backwaters like Cooley Lake and Cooley Lake Bend, highlighting the historical significance of river management and land use in Egypt Bottom. The settlement of Sibley sits perched near the riverbank, supported by the Sibley Post Office, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the larger community of Buckner.

Evidence of local heritage is found at the Buckner Hill Cemetery and the more isolated Dillen Cemetery to the north. Transportation routes and early industrial sites, such as Blue Mill and Excelsior Springs Junction, illustrate the regional connectivity between smaller outposts like Levasy and Clevenger. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Fire Prairie to the bluffs overlooking the Fishing River and Fire Prairie Creek.